1 min readBy Iman Allie
Industry Influence: Experts call for ‘big food’ ban at future SA Nutrition Congresses
Nutrition experts are urging South Africa’s Nutrition Congress organisers to ban ultra-processed food companies from future congresses, arguing that their sponsorship creates conflicts of interest and risks ‘healthwashing’.
By Iman AllieSouth Africa
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Nutrition experts are urging South Africa’s Nutrition Congress organisers to ban ultra-processed food companies from future congresses, arguing that their sponsorship creates conflicts of interest and risks ‘healthwashing’.
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- 28 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 15, 2026
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- Iman Allie
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- Daily Maverick